GFCE Southeast Asia Hub
About the Hub
The GFCE Southeast Asia Hub office is based in Singapore, at the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (ASCCE). Situated strategically in Southeast Asia, the office serves as a central hub for coordinating regional activities and engaging with stakeholders from governments, academia, industry, and civil society organizations.
The GFCE Southeast Asia Hub plays a vital role in advancing cybersecurity capacity building efforts in the region. Its key activities include:
- Facilitating Collaboration: The hub brings together governments, organizations, and experts from Southeast Asia to foster collaboration and facilitate the sharing of best practices, knowledge, and experiences. It organizes workshops, conferences, and training programs to promote dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders.
- Capacity Building Initiatives: The hub develops and implements capacity building initiatives tailored to the specific needs of Southeast Asian countries. These initiatives focus on enhancing technical skills, policy development, incident response, awareness raising, and other areas relevant to cybersecurity capacity building.
- Policy Support: The hub provides policy support to governments in Southeast Asia by conducting research, analysis, and assessments on cybersecurity-related topics. It assists in the formulation of effective policies, strategies, and frameworks to address cyber threats and challenges in the region.
- Knowledge Sharing: The hub serves as a knowledge hub, collecting and disseminating information on cybersecurity best practices, case studies, and lessons learned. It promotes the sharing of knowledge and expertise among stakeholders to foster innovation and improve cybersecurity capabilities in Southeast Asia.
- Partnerships and Networking: The hub actively engages with regional and international partners, including other GFCE members, to establish collaborative networks. These partnerships enable the hub to leverage expertise, resources, and initiatives from various stakeholders, creating synergies and maximizing the impact of cybersecurity capacity building efforts in Southeast Asia.
Contact the Southeast Asia Hub Team
For any inquiries, please contact the GFCE Southeast Asia Hub team at allan.cabanlong@thegfce.org
Through its diverse range of activities, the GFCE Southeast Asia Hub aims to strengthen regional cybersecurity capabilities, contribute to global cybersecurity efforts, and promote a safe and secure digital environment in Southeast Asia.
The GFCE Southeast Asia Hub recognizes the growing importance of cybersecurity in Southeast Asia and the need for effective collaboration among governments, organizations, and experts to address the evolving cyber threats in the region. By promoting cooperation, knowledge exchange, and capacity building initiatives, the hub aims to enhance cyber capabilities, raise awareness, and develop sustainable solutions to address the challenges faced by Southeast Asian countries.
Purpose of GFCE involvement in Southeast Asia:
The GFCE Southeast Asia Hub serves as a regional platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing on cybersecurity capacity building. The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) is an international multi-stakeholder platform that aims to strengthen cyber capacity and expertise globally. The establishment of the GFCE Southeast Asia Hub aligns with the GFCE’s mission to foster international cooperation and coordination in the field of cybersecurity.
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